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with Anu Garg

sward

PRONUNCIATION:

(sward)

MEANING:

noun:
The grassy surface of land: turf.

ETYMOLOGY:

From Old English sweard (skin, rind).

USAGE:

"While one man's six might bring cheers from the crowd, it brings fear
for Mike Robins and his neighbours. They live next to the green sward
of Alphington Cricket Club."
Neighbours 'Under Siege' From Cricket Club's Hard And High Balls;
Express & Echo (Exeter, UK); Aug 5, 2010.